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Course Nao 6 of Nationalities Youth Resource Development Degree College (Yangon) concludes Separate development plans and other particular programmes for under-developed regions implemented Strenuous efforts to be made for narrowing development gap among under-developed regions

Yangon, 30 June - The closing ceremony of course No 6 of Nationalities Youth Resource Development Degree College (Yangon) was held at the convocation hall of the college of Education and Training Department of the Ministry of Progress of Border Areas and National Races and Development Affairs in Dagon Myothit (Seikkan) Township this morning, with an address by Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Thein Sein.

Also present were Lt-Gen Myint Swe of the Ministry of Defence, the ministers, the Yangon Mayor, the deputy ministers, members of Work Committee for Development of Border Areas and National Races, heads of departments, the principal, teachers, students and guests.

In his address, the Secretary-1 said the Nationalities Youth Resource Development Degree College (Yangon) was established with the aims of turning out human resources needed in border areas and producing highly-qualified intellectuals and intelligentsia who can bring about regional development under the guidance of Head of State Senior General Than Shwe. It was the sixth convocation of the college (Yangon).

He said the students who obtained degrees or diplomas would go to their native border areas and discharge regional development tasks. Outstanding students will have to continue their higher learning and they will serve the duties one day after the completion of their studies, he said.

He spoke of the need for the graduates to make efforts for realization of the noble and lofty aims of the college and the State in the respective regions while performing their regional deve-lopment and adminis-trative duties.

He said the government has laid down national develop-ment projects systema-tically and is imple-menting them for narrowing the develop-ment gap in the regions.

It is difficult for all regions of the Union to develop equally due to the climate and geographical conditions, natural resources and different human resources. However, separate development plans and other particular programmes for under-developed regions were implemented and strenuous efforts are to be made for narrowing development gaps among them.

Evil consequences such as inequality and the gap between rich and poor were rooted in the border areas because of the lack of infrastructures on transport, education and health and other economic sectors in successive periods. As a result, there has been discord and dissension sowed by aliens and minions among the national races.

Therefore, in the time of the Tatmadaw Government projects for development of border areas and national races have been laid down and are being implemented, while work is under way for further fostering national solidarity.

He quoted the address of the Chairman of Central Committee for Development of Border Areas and National Races Chairman of the State Peace and Development Council at the Central Committee's Meeting 1/2007 held in March as saying that priority was being given to construction work to narrow development gap between border areas and plain regions; that as efforts were being made with the noble aim of bringing about equitable development the length and breadth of the nation tasks for development of border areas and national races were meeting with success, thereby contributing to strengthening national solidarity.

In accord with the guidance of the Head of State steps are being taken for creating education opportunity for children in border areas as part of projects for development of border areas. This is done with the aim of enabling local people to have easy access to education and of widening their scope of knowledge.

Hence, the government has spent over K 108,300 million on projects for development of border areas and national races and over K 8,500 million on development of the education sector in border areas.

Under the project as many as 852 primary schools, 90 middle schools and 92 high schools were opened in border areas, and with UNDP cooperation altogether 507 schools were opened and 598 schools renovated in Kachin, Chin, Kayin, Mon and Rakhine States.

Moreover, 27 national race youths development training schools were opened for children in border areas to have access to free education.

At a time when efforts are being made for creating education opportunity for local youths two nationalities youths resource development degree colleges were opened in Yangon and Mandalay to produce intellectuals and technocrats capable of maintaining the momentum of the already-achieved development.

At present, altogether 574 graduate national races are serving national interest as service personnel at development and administrative bodies of their own regions and some youths are studying for MSc and MA degrees.

In 2006-2007 academic year 71 graduated from Yangon Degree College along with 18 AGTI diplomas, 112 graduated from Mandalay Degree College along with 18 AGTI diplomas; altogether 209 were produced.

At present, it is crucial for new generation youths to be able to apply modern science and technology to keep pace with changes and developments. At such a time, the government is nurturing national races youths to become intellectuals and intelligentsia. The plan covers projects for development of border areas and national races.

He quoted the address of Head of State Senior General Than Shwe at the Central Committee's Meeting 1/2002 as saying that the widening of scope of knowledge of national races and bringing harmonious development to border areas has led to cementing Union Spirit among national brethren; that work will be undertaken for improvement of education and health standards of national races with the extended opening of schools and hospitals.

At present, the entire national people are engaged in nation-building endeavours hand in hand with the government. As a result, there prevailed peace and tranquillity across the nation including border areas. In the meantime, economic and social foundations of the State are improving year after year and the people are enjoying the fruits of such development all the more.

At such a time, the graduates who will discharge duties in development and administrative bodies of the regions to which they are assigned need to strive together with national brethren in the interest of the State, the people and the regions.

In conclusion, he stressed the need for the graduates to make relentless efforts for development of the regions to which they are assigned and improvement of education, health, economic and social standards of local people, while engaged in bringing about equitable development throughout the nation and perpetuation of the Union.

Secretary-1 Lt-Gen Thein Sein presented medals and certificates of honour to Maung Salaing Thant Zin Myo Myint of Paletwa Township in Chin State who won the best performance award in arts subject, Maung Waiyan Lin of Moebye, Phekhon Township in Shan State (South) who won the best performance award in science subject and Maung Htay Lwin Oo of Thanbyuzayat Township in Mon State who won the best performance award in engineering.

After the ceremony, the Secretary-1 greeted the principal, teachers, students and their parents. Next, he posed for a documentary photo together with the newly-graduated students.

Those who graduated from Nationalities Youth Resource Development Degree College for 2006-2007 were 29 BA degree holders, 42 BSc degree holders, and 18 AGTI diploma holders totalling 89.

Yangon, 30 June - A Waso robes offering ceremony of Tipitaka Maha Gandhayon Monastery took place at Thiri Mingalar Anandagonyay five-storey building yesterday morning. Lt-Gen Myint Swe of the Ministry of Defence attended the ceremony.

Compiler of Angu-ttho Treatise Tipitaka-dhara Selection Examination Ovadacariya Sayadaw Agga Maha Pandita Bhaddanta Pañissara Bhivamsa, Pali Kari Sayadaw Bhaddanta Ingisa, Maha Theikpan Sayadaw Bhaddanta Siri Dhamma, Yangon Division Sangha Nayaka Committee Chairman Bhaddanta Jotika and members of the Sangha and wellwishers.

The ceremony was opened with three times recitation of Namo Tassa and Lt-Gen Myint Swe and the congregation received the Five Precepts from Sayadaw Bhaddanta Pañissara Bhivamsa. Next, Lt-Gen Myint Swe and wellwishers offered Waso robes and provisions to the Sayadaws and members of the Sangha, who recited paritas. Later, the ceremony came to a close with three times recitation of Buddha Sasanam Ciramtitthatu.

Nay Pyi Taw, 30 June - Commander of Nay Pyi Taw Command Maj-Gen Wai Lwin attended the ceremony to put up the billboard on Road Safety held in front of the Bawga Thiri bus terminal this morning.

Next, the commander heard reports on matters related to hired vehicles of Tawwin Transportation Service and its services presented by an official and inspected them.

Nay Pyi Taw, 30 June - Jointly organized by the Ministry of Sports and Myanmar Football Federation, the 1st Nay Pyi Taw Inter-Ministry Football Tournament continued its matches of the first round at Paunglaung Sports Ground in Pyinmana and Lewe Township Sports Ground today.

Among the spectators were Minister for Foreign Affairs U Nyan Win, Deputy Minister for Finance and Revenue Col Hla Thein Swe, Deputy Minister for Progress of Border Areas and National Races and Development Affairs Col Tin Ngwe, member of Civil Service Selection and Training Board U Soe Oo, Governor of Central Bank of Myanmar U Than Nyein, department heads, responsible persons of Myanmar Olympic Committee and Myanmar Football Federation, service personnel and families.

The first match at Paunglaung Sports Ground was held at 7.30 am. In the match, Ministry of Mines whitewashed CSSTB 11-2. The second match took place at the same venue at 4 pm. Ministry of Foreign Affairs crashed Ministry of PBANRDA 7-1.

At Lewe Township Sports Ground this afternoon, Ministry of Finance and Revenue beat Ministry of Home Affairs 5-3.

At Paunglaung Sports Ground, Ministry of Health will play against Ministry of Electric Power No 1 at 7.30 am and Ministry of Hotels and Tourism will meet with Ministry of Defence at 4 pm.

Likewise, Ministry of Religious Affairs will compete against Ministry of Energy.

Ministers, businessmen seek ways for effective carrying out of economic development

Nay Pyi Taw, 30 June - In order to carry out the tasks for economic development of the State effectively, ministers and officials met businessmen at the Ministry of Finance and Revenue, here, yesterday afternoon.

Present on the occasion were Minister for National Planning and Economic Development U Soe Tha, Minister for Transport Maj-Gen Thein Swe, Minister for Finance and Revenue Maj-Gen Hla Tun, the Deputy Minister for Commerce, the Deputy Minister for Finance and Revenue and departmental officials.

In his speech, Minister Maj-Gen Hla Tun explained matters on measures being effectively taken for international trade and services of entrepreneurs who were playing an important role in economic development of the State, applying advanced information and communication technology and special privileges in doing business and invited suggestions from businessmen.

Afterwards, Minister U Soe Tha made clarifications on economic development of the State in the respective fiscal years and future plans.

Minister Maj-Gen Thein Swe also clarified measures being taken for swift flow of commodities, efforts being made for improvement of air and waterway transport, and tasks being carried out for swift clearance of containers at jetties.

Next, the Governor of the Central Bank of Myanmar, the Managing Director of Myanma Investment and Commercial Bank, the Director-General of Internal Revenue Department made clarifications on their respective fields.

Later, businessmen presented suggestions, and the ministers and officials reviewed their suggestions.

Yangon, 30 June - Minister for Education Dr Chan Nyein met faculty members at the hall of Dagon University today.

Pro-Rector U Hsan reported on academic and management matters, security and greening tasks of the university.

The minister instructed them to try hard to become efficient and make efforts to attend the doctorate courses.

At Yangon Institute of Economics (Ywathagyi), the minister met with faculty members and gave necessary instructions. He inspected the library, computer training centre and language lab.

Yesterday, he inspected classrooms and computer rooms at No 2 Basic Education Primary School in Kamayut Township.

The minister also inspected Kamayut BEHS No 5 and Lanmadaw BEHS No 2 and conversed with students.

Ceremony to mark International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking 2007 observed

Yangon, 30 June - Patron of Bago Division Committee for Drug Abuse Control Chairman of Bago Division Peace and Development Council Commander of Southern Command Maj-Gen Ko Ko delivered an address at the prize presentation ceremony of competition, talks and exhibition in commemoration of the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking 2007 at Khabaung Hall in Toungoo on 26 June.

Chairman of Bago Division CDAC Commander of Bago Division Police Force Police Col Aung Daing read the message sent by CCDAC Chairman Minister for Home Affairs Maj-Gen Maung Oo.

The commander and wife Daw Sao Nang Khun Hsam presented prizes to winners in the central level computer art, computer poster, poster, short story, article and painting contests.

The wife of Deputy Commander Brig-Gen Win Myint awarded prizes to winners in the divisional level competitions.

The commander unveiled the drugs educative exhibition and visited it together with officials. Next, the talks on danger of drugs followed.

Afterwards, Commander Maj-Gen Ko Ko and wife Patron of Bago Division Women's Affairs Organization Daw Sao Nang Khun Hsam viewed participation of Bago Division WAO members in the blood donation ceremony at Toungoo General Hospital.

Yangon, 30 June - The opening ceremony of Yangon Office (Branch) of STX POS Ship Management Co took place at the Traders Hotel this morning.

It was attended by officials of Myanmar Five Star Line, Myanmar Maritime University and Institute of Marine Technology, responsible persons of the company, guests and mediamen.

Firstly, General Manager Mr Son Jang You explained the functions of the company. Next, Vice-Chairman Mr Lee Qweon Heui spoke words of thanks.

STX POS Ship Management Co, one of the world's largest shipping companies, manages the employment of sailors for the company and other companies. The company will open courses to upgrade the efficiency of Myanmar sailors.

The Yangon Office (branch) of the company is open on the third floor of Bo Myat Tun Office Tower on Bo Myat Tun Road in Botahtaung Township (Ph: 203012).

Yangon, 30 June - Minister for Electric Power No 2 Maj-Gen Khin Maung Myint, accompanied by Chairman of Yangon City Electric Power Supplying Board Col Khin Maung Soe and officials inspected work for restoring damaged power lines caused by the strong wind in Dagon Myothit (South) Township yesterday.

In the briefing hall of the township sub-power station, Yangon East District Officer Lt-Col San Htay reported on damaged power lines of YESB and repair of the damaged ones to the minister. Chief Engineer U Aung Khine gave a supplementary report.

In response to the reports, the minister stressed the need for making efforts to supply electric power as soon as possible, for the durability of the facilities being restored and for the safety of electric power.

Later, the minister inspected the work site and gave instructions to the officials.

Cash and kind provided to strong wind victims of Dagon Myothit (South), Hlinethaya townships

Yangon, 30 June - Chairman of Yangon Division Peace and Development Council Commander of Yangon Command Maj-Gen Hla Htay Win attended the ceremonies to provide cash and kind for strong wind victims of Dagon Myothit (South) and Hlinethaya Townships today.

At the ceremony to provide cash and kind for strong wind victims of Dagon Myothit (South) took place at No 3 Basic Education High School in the township. Chairman of Yangon East District PDC U Than Aung and Chairman of Township PDC U Ko Ko Hlaing reported on matters related to damages in the strong wind.

The commander accepted K 2 million donated by Yangon East District PDC; construction materials, rice, edible oil and bottles of purified drinking water worth K 25 million by World Vision Myanmar; K 1 million and 75 bags of rice by Tipitakadhara Dhammabhandagarika Sayadaw Bhaddanta Silakkhanda Bhivamsa; K 100,000 each by Dagon Myothit (South) Women's Affairs Organization and Maternal and Child Welfare Association; and K 2.6 million by Zone-3 of Dagon Myothit (South) Industrial Zone.

Next, the commander handed over cash and kind to strong wind victims and comforted them.

The commander and officials viewed participation of Tatmadawmen, social organizations and local people in clearing damages of buildings, broken branches of trees, lamp-posts and cables in Shwelinban Village of Hlinethaya Township.

At No 6 Post- Primary School in Shwelinban Village, the commander inspected the dispensary for the strong wind victims.

At the ceremony to provide cash and kind for strong wind victims in Hlinethaya Township, Chairman of Township PDC U Khin Thein Maung reported on damages of the strong wind.

The commander accepted K 2.5 million and 50 bags of rice donated by Yangon Division PDC; construction materials, rice, edible oil and purified drinking water worth K 15 million by World Vision Myanmar; and 100 bags of rice by U Kyaw Kyaw Oo of Hlinethaya Township.

Nay Pyi Taw, 30 June - Commander of Nay Pyi Taw Command Maj-Gen Wai Lwin hosted a dinner in honour of the visiting goodwill delegation led by Deputy Commander of Yunnan Provincial Command Major-General Lin Tinggui at Shwe Nan Taw Hotel in Nay Pyi Taw Hotel Zone yesterday evening.

Also present at the dinner were Vice Adjutant-General Maj-Gen Hla Shwe, Vice-Quartermaster-General Maj-Gen Khin Maung Tun of the Ministry of Defence, senior military officers of Nay Pyi Taw Command and Chinese military attache to the Union of Myanmar Senior Colonel Fan Lianfeng.

After the dinner, Commander Maj-Gen Wai Lwin and Deputy Commander Major-General Lin Tinggui exchanged gifts.

The Chinese delegation visited Nay Pyi Taw this morning and then they left here for Yangon.

The delegation was seen off at Nay Pyi Taw Airport by Lt-Col Kyaw Soe of Nay Pyi Taw Command and officials.

Yangon, 30 June - The ceremonies to give relief items to the strong wind victims of Dagon Myothit (South) and Hlinethaya Townships were held at the respective townships this afternoon.

Firstly, Minister for Social Welfare, Relief and Resettlement Maj-Gen Maung Maung Swe comforted the victims at No 3 Basic Education High School in Dagon Myothit (South) Township and gave relief items to them.

The director-general of Relief and Resettlement Department donated K 100,000 for a person who died in the strong wind and K 221,550 for the victims.

Next, President of Myanmar Red Cross Society Dr Tha Hla Shwe and wellwishers presented K 200,000 and relief to victims.

Similarly, the minister, the president of MRCS and officials comforted the strong wind victims of Hlinethaya Township and gave relief to them.

Nineteen quit Mawlamyinegyun Township NLD as they lost faith and trust in party and its leaders

Yangon, 30 June - Nineteen members of Mawlamyinegyun Township Natoinal League for Democracy including U Soe Myint, U Tin Myint and U Kan Myint resigned from the party of their own volition sending thier resignation letters to NLD Headquarters and authorities concerned on 22 June.

The letters sent to Mawlamyinegyun Township Multi-party Democracy General Election Subcommission says they quit the NLD of their own accord as they had lost faith and trust in the party's activities and its leaders.

Yangon, 30 June- To mark the International Olympic Day 2007, the archery competition was held at Kyaikkasan Grounds, here, yesterday. Among the spectators were Chairman of Myanmar Olympic Committee Minister for Sports Brig-Gen Thura Aye Myint, Honourary President of Myanmar Archery Federation Dr Khin Shwe, Secretary U Kyaw Oo and officials.

Archers took part in the men's compound and recurve events, the women's compound and the novice men's and women's recurve events.

After the competition, the prize presentation ceremony was held. Minister Brig-Gen Thura Aye Myint, Dr Khin Shwe and officials presented prizes and rewards to outstanding archers.

Yangon, 29 June-Seinlè Shwepyi Journal No 14 Volume 4 came out today. The journal features a wide range of local and foreign news stories.

Copies of the journal are available at Sarpay Beikman, Wah Moe Aung, Hsin Taunggyi, Manila, NPE and Pan Shwe Pyi (Theinbyu Road) bookstores. Manuscripts may be sent to the chief editor, Seinlè Shwepyi Journal at 228, Theinbyu Road, Yangon, (Tel: 382070).

It contains articles of writers Dr Khin Maung Nyo, Myat Khaing and Hsat Naung. It also contains local news about undertakings for completion of Bagan Golden Palace ahead of schedule, China-Myanmar Friendship Kyukok-Wangtein Bridge, manufacturing of various kinds of jeeps and paddy husk-fired power generators at Kalay Industrial Zone, Buywa dam project and Kyeeohn-Kyeewa multi-purpose dam project, inauguration of Paingkyon Bridge, Ngamoeyeik Bridge (Kamakyi) for smooth transportation and water supply, construction of one more natural pozolan plant in Popa and other interesting foreign news.

It is available at the book shops of Tun Oo (Mandalay), Hsin Taunggyi, Tin Soe, Wah Moe Aung, Sarpay Beikman, Manila, News and Periodicals Enterprise.

Manuscripts can be sent to Chief Editor, Shwe Naing-ngan Journal, No 228, Printing and Publishing Enterprise on Theinbyu Road, Botahtaung Township, Yangon (Tel: 382070).